The Smethport Police Department is warning residents of a recent phone scam.
According to a Facebook post by the department, a scammer has been calling from the Police Number stating he is Detective Burns from the Smethport Police investigating an identity theft and that he will need to verify the victim’s personal information.
Police remind residents NOT to give out any personal information over the phone and if you receive a call like this just hang up and contact police at the McKean County 911 center at 814-887-4911.
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